Description: This ngoma is called 'Mapiku' and is meant to prepare children for circumcision. The rhythms and dances are from the Makonde people who live in the Mtwara region of the country. The dancers of this ngoma are meant to be scary or threatening so as to…
Description: The group plays an opening song with drums and a marimba (xylophone). The fast-paced playing and the short length of the song are meant to appeal to American/ European audience members who may not want to view longer performances that feature a slow…
Description: The musicians of Simba Theatre warm up on their instruments before the concert begins. Each of the featured instruments has multiple identities depending on the ngoma being played. A drum from the Makonde people, for instance, has its own name,…
Description: Simba Theatre is a popular group that performs ngoma music from all over Tanzania. Ngoma music is the traditional music and dance of Tanzania. The performers are: Drummer, James Mbunju (leader of the group), Athumani Ally, Hamed Nancheketa, and…
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